rehabilitation centers to increase the number of inmates who are checked up by medical consultants through remote video communication technology. 135. On a related level, the NIHR monitored an allegation that medical appointments for some inmates at the Correction and Rehabilitation Center had been canceled. The NIHR immediately contacted the concerned authorities and the inmates' medical appointments went through. 136. The NIHR also monitored an allegation that an inmate suffered a fractured arm while playing sports in one of the buildings of the Correction and Rehabilitation Center, and no medical treatment was extended to him due to the current conditions aimed at containing the coronavirus. It immediately contacted the concerned authorities, and it turned out that the inmate's health condition is stable and he received treatment and full medical care. 137. Within the same context, the NIHR monitored news of negligence in the treatment of an inmate at the Center. The NIHR visited the Correction and Rehabilitation Center, met with the inmate, and reported that he was receiving treatment and health care, and that the subject monitored was baseless. 138. The NIHR took notice of an appeal by the mother of an inmate in the Correction and Rehabilitation Center to release him on suspicion of being infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19). The NIHR immediately visited the Center and met the inmate personally, where he stated that he did not file any complaint with any external party, nor does he know the source of the news. He said he was suffering from fever and was examined in the Center’s clinic the second day, to find out that he had seasonal flu. He was given the necessary treatment and was worried that incorrect news about his health situation will cause concern to his family. NIHR Bahrain- Eighth Annual Report 2020 46